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Job Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 35-1011.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,390.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
• Currently, there are 134,190 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Chefs and Head Cooks”.

Also Known As…

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Line Cook
• Head Cook
• Executive Sous Chef
• Executive Chef (Ex Chef)
• Corporate Executive Chef
• Cook
• Chef
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
• Banquet Chef
• Wedding Cake Designer
• Sushi Chef
• Sous Chef
• Second Baker
• School Cafeteria Head Cook
• Salad Chef
• Pie Maker
• Personal Chef
• Pastry Cook Apprentice
• Pastry Cook
• Pastry Artist
• Passenger Vessel Chef
• Pantry Chef
• Menu Planner
• Master Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Kitchen Manager
• Kitchen Chef
• Head Pastry Chef
• Head Chef
• Head Baker
• Culinary Specialist
• Culinary Chef
• Culinary Artist
• Cooking Chef
• Cook Manager
• Confectioner
• Chocolatier
• Chief Cook
• Chef, Instructor
• Chef Manager
• Chef de Froid
• Chef de Cuisine
• Cake Mixer
• Cake Maker
• Cake Icer
• Cake Froster
• Bread and Pastry Baker

Tasks for “Chef, Instructor”

• Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
• Record production or operational data on specified forms.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.
• Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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• Commercial coffeemakers
• Conveyer ovens
• Infrared heat lamps
• Electric stoves
• Pressurized steam cookers
• Refrigerator thermometers
• Pasta machines
• Sieves
• Oyster knives
• Electric ovens
• Griddles
• Ice shaving or crushing equipment
• Salamanders
• Plane graters
• Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
• Laptop computers
• Kitchen shears
• Dry or liquid measuring cups
• Rice cookers
• Cream whippers
• Cake decorating tools
• Portion scales
• Double boilers
• Juice extractors
• Toasters
• Kitchen fire extinguishers
• Knife sharpeners
• Electric deep-fat fryers
• Chefs' knives
• Melon ballers
• Garbage compactors
• Instant-read pocket thermometers
• Desktop computers
• Mandolines
• Food smokers
• Commercial microwave ovens
• Food dicers
• Bone saws
• Gas stoves
• Braziers
• Rotisserie units
• Boning knives
• Fruit zesters
• Slicing machines
• Serrated blade knives
• Mixers
• Sifters
• Bread slicers
• Food shredders
• Personal computers
• Woks
• Pizza ovens
• Food processors
• Juice dispensers
• Steam kettles
• Meat slicers
• Broilers
• Box graters
• Ice-making machines
• Vegetable peelers
• Commercial coffee grinders
• Cappuccino makers
• Strainers
• Commercial dishwashers
• Waffle makers
• Blast chillers
• Carbonated beverage dispensers
• Vegetable brushes
• Rolling pins
• Apple corers
• Gas ovens
• Blenders
• Fire suppression blankets
• Parisian cutters
• Kitchen tongs
• Meat thermometers
• Meat grinders
• Paring knives
• Steam tables
• Hot dog cookers

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